Red Wine Hot Toddy
The Quirky Foodster Team
Ingredients
- Full-bodied red wine — 150 ml (5 oz)
- Honey — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
- Fresh lemon juice — 10 ml (2 tsp)
- Cinnamon stick — 1
- Hot water — 30 ml (1 oz)
Method
- Warm the wine gently in a small saucepan, never letting it boil.
- Stir in the honey and lemon juice until the honey dissolves.
- Pour into a heatproof mug and add a splash of hot water to taste.
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick and orange slice.
Description: A single-serving warm red wine drink, a simpler, quicker cousin of full mulled wine for one person on a cold evening.
Cultural Background: A natural, individually-sized adaptation of the mulled wine tradition, convenient when a full batch isn't practical.
Tips: Warm gently over low heat — boiling drives off alcohol and can turn the wine bitter.
Variations: Add a small pinch of ground clove or nutmeg for extra warming spice.
Serving Suggestion: Serve warm, in a heatproof mug, as a cozy single-serving winter drink.
Nutrition: Approx. 175 kcal per serving
FAQs:
Q: Can I make just one serving instead of a full batch of mulled wine?
A: Yes — this recipe is designed exactly for that, using a single glass of wine rather than a full bottle.
- Full-bodied red wine — 150 ml (5 oz)
- Honey — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
- Fresh lemon juice — 10 ml (2 tsp)
- Cinnamon stick — 1
- Hot water — 30 ml (1 oz)
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